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Yardstick

Yardstick Meaning & Definition
Yardstick Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Yardstick?

[n] a ruler or tape that is three feet long
[n] a measure or standard used for comparison; "on what kind of yardstick is he basing his judgment?"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Yardstick: yard measure

Related Terms | Find terms related to Yardstick:

See Also | criterion | measure | rule | ruler | standard | touchstone

Yardstick In Webster's Dictionary

\Yard"stick`\, n. A stick three feet, or a yard, in length, used as a measure of cloth, etc.

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